Sports 2007
Cricket World CupThe all-conquering Australians did what they do best - blow away the opposition in the 2007 Cricket World Cup in the Caribbean - to win their third World Cup title on the trot. However, the 2007 edition of the CWC is most likely to be remembered for its long duration and the chaotic scenes towards the end of the Final on April 28 between Sri Lanka and Australia.
MuralitharanAny lesser man would have beaten a hasty retreat after all the number of needless controversies and heckling that Muttiah Muralitharan has had to endure for the better part of his career.
Retirements2007 saw some legendary names in world cricket walking into the sunlight. While Anil Kumble, Stephen Fleming and Sanath Jayasuriya have bade farewell to a version of the game; the likes of Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath and Brian Lara have left the scene altogether.
Twenty20 World CupTwenty20 cricket - the shortest form of the game - proved its critics wrong thanks mainly to the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup held in South Africa from September 11-24, 2007.
F1 Round UpThe 2007 season really helped in bringing about a revival in Formula One following. Considering this was the first year without Michael Schumacher driving, it was a pleasant surprise to see F1 still attracting such a large fan base.
Sports Round UpAC Milan's Filippo Inzaghi became the top all-time scorer in European play; Marion Jones shocked the world by admitting her gulit in a steroid investigation and Roger Federer ended the year ranked No 1 again.
Top Ten Sports Personalities...The zone for the winners and achievers, the people who stood up to the occaion and delivered more than that was expected of them. From Lewis Hamilton to Yuvraj Singh, everyone in this inspiring list of top ten personalities is worth knowing.
